Chinese car manufacturer JAC has released
the first images of its new model, dubbed the Jiayue X7. The compact SUV will
hit the local market in the second quarter of the year and adopts an
eye-catching design, both inside and out. The face of the JAC Jiayue X7 is
dominated by a massive grille with vertical slats and a pair of thin LED DRLs
for extra style points. The actual headlights are hidden inside the front
bumper’s air intakes.
The sides are relatively simple in design
while the rear somewhat reminds us of the current Kia Sportage with two large
taillights connected by a light bar. Also visible at the rear are a set of quad
tailpipes and an aggressive spoiler stretching off from the roof.
Local media outlet Xincheping reports that
the SUV measures 4,776 mm long, 1,900 mm wide, 1,760 mm tall, and comes complete with a 2,750 mm long
wheelbase.
The interior looks like a very pleasant
place indeed. Directly behind the steering wheel looks to be an all-digital
gauge cluster while there is also a large, widescreen infotainment screen in
the center of the dashboard. There also looks to be a wireless phone charging
pad and an interesting gear lever sitting alongside a storage cubby with a
retractable cover. A panoramic sunroof is also pictured.
It is reported that the JAC Jiayue X7 will
be powered exclusively by a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine mated to a six-speed
dual-clutch transmission. Power and torque figures will reportedly sit at 174
horses and 251 Nm.
